Question

What is one thing the U.S. government did to prepare to mobilize troops?

a.
The War Production Board helped factories quickly shift from only making consumer goods to making war materials.

b.
The War Production Board made deals with other allied countries to trade for war materials.

c.
The government decided to adjust the amount of troops needed so that war materials could be limited.

d.
The government negotiated with enemy nations to ensure that war materials would not be damaged beyond repair.

Answer 1

Answer: a. The War Production Board helped factories quickly shift from only making consumer goods to making war materials.

Step-by-step explanation:

A key part of the U.S. being able to join the Second World War and contribute so effectively in the time that it did, was the War Production Board's efficiency in shifting American consumer production to war materials for use by the U.S. military and the Allies.

Thanks to the Board, companies shifted their focus from consumer goods even though there was initially some massive pushback. Following a national campaign, opposition subsided and the U.S. was able to pump out so much war material that the war would not have been won without.